BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled November 24, 2015 · CPSC recall 16709 · BRP

2016 RENEGADE XRS 800R (Silver/Black/Yellow)

Hazard

Internal damage to the fuel hose can cause a leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 2,800

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves 68 models of 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with a 600 HO E-TEC engine or an 800R E-TEC engine. The VIN is scribed on the vehicle description decal, which is located on the right hand side of the tunnel. The vehicles came in various colors.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.

Contact

BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on "Owner Center," and then "Recall Information" for more information.

Product

Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

Imported by

BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Retailers

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2015 to November 2015 from about $12,000 to $17,000.

Made in

Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →